asaí
/asaˈi/masculine
The English phrase acai is translated into Spanish as asaí. It is also spelled azaí.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| asaí | /asaˈi/ | masculine |
| azaí | /aθaˈi/ /asaˈi/ |
masculine, alternative form |
The word refers to the fruit.
Which one should you use?
azaí is an alternative spelling of asaí.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/asaˈi/
Did you know?
- The word asaí comes from the Tupi-Guarani family of languages and originally meant 'fruit that intoxicates'.
- In the Amazon regions where asaí is a staple, it is often consumed as a savory dish with fried fish or shrimp rather than as a sweet bowl.
- Although many people call it a berry, the fruit of the asaí palm is botanically classified as a drupe. This makes it a relative of the peach or the cherry rather than a true berry.
Examples in context
- El asaí es una baya procedente del estado de Pará, Brasil.Acai is a berry that comes from the state of Pará, Brazil.This sentence is useful for identifying the origin of the asaí berry.Tatoeba #6359050 by Adelpa, translation #6394213 by npvojtik
- El asaí es el fruto de una palmera que crece únicamente en estado silvestre, en la selva lluviosa al norte de Brasil.Acai is the fruit of a palm tree that grows only in the wild, in the northern rain forest of Brazil.This sentence is useful for describing the specific environment where the asaí fruit grows.Tatoeba #6359897 by Adelpa, translation #6394212 by npvojtik
- Me gusta mucho el sabor del asaí.I really like the flavor of acai.
Example conversation
At a breakfast cafe.
- Sofía¿Quieres probar el bol de asaí?Do you want to try the acai bowl?
- AlejandroSí, me encanta el asaí con frutas.Yes, I love acai with fruit.
- SofíaEs muy refrescante para este calor.It is very refreshing for this heat.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es la opción perfecta.You're right, it's the perfect choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “acai” translations and entries asaí, azaí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asaí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
